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The 15 Most Iconic Military Medals and What They Mean, Ranked

From the Purple Heart and French Croix de Guerre to the Victoria Cross and Medal of Honor, these 15 historic military decorations tell stories of extraordinary valor and sacrifice.

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Every ribbon, star, and bronze cross on a service uniform tells a story of courage under fire. Some decorations honor those wounded or captured in battle, while others recognize single acts of gallantry against impossible odds. Here are the 15 most iconic military medals in history and what they mean, ranked.

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